Scotland Yard

Scotland Yard, formally known as the Metropolitan Police Service, is the police force responsible for law enforcement in Greater London. Recent news highlights its involvement in diverse and often sensitive cases. The force recently settled a lawsuit with a man injured in a bungled raid. They are also investigating a fatal car crash involving a driver fleeing police and alleged targeted attacks on Pakistani dissidents, potentially involving foreign state actors. Furthermore, Scotland Yard blocked a Ukip march due to violence concerns and collaborated with US authorities on a hoax bomb threat case. The Met will not investigate claims against Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor. The force is also facing scrutiny over alleged racism within its ranks, specifically concerning officers who supervised an undercover unit. These events underscore the Metropolitan Police's broad responsibilities and the challenges it faces in maintaining public safety and upholding ethical standards.